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- August 27, 2019
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Jonathon Dornbush (IGN)
Control is set in an engrossingly weird paranormal world that I couldn’t help but explore.
August 26, 2019 |
The perfect blend of narrative and gameplay, coherency and strangeness, Control is a game we’ll be talking about for generations.
August 26, 2019 |
4.5/5 stars
Sam Loveridge (GamesRadar+)
5/5 stars
Jeff Gerstmann (Giant Bomb)
Control feels like Remedy firing on all cylinders, resulting in a smart and sensational action-adventure.
October 22, 2019 |
Jonathon Dornbush (IGN)
8.8/10 - (Read Review)
Control is set in an engrossingly weird paranormal world that I couldn’t help but explore.
Sam Loveridge (GamesRadar+)
4.5/5 stars - (Read Review)
The perfect blend of narrative and gameplay, coherency and strangeness, Control is a game we’ll be talking about for generations.
Jeff Gerstmann (Giant Bomb)
5/5 stars - (Read Review)
Control feels like Remedy firing on all cylinders, resulting in a smart and sensational action-adventure.
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 33bits | Roberto Pineda | 80 / 100 | 09-03-2019 | Control offers exactly what it promised: a fascinating story and high doses of action. The ensemble goes beyond what Remedy Entertainment has established in its most recent works and the result is an ensemble with many lights and some shadows. A safe bet for science fiction lovers. It's not perfect, but it's a lot of fun, isn't that more than enough to give it a chance? | Read review |
| 3DNews | Денис Щенников | 8.5 / 10 | 09-01-2019 | Control feels like a blend of Max Payne, Psi-Ops and F.E.A.R. told by David Lynch. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 08-26-2019 | "Fantastic game with heavy world lore and unique story beats even if the combat never elevates to the level of excellent." | Read review |
| AnaitGames | Víctor Manuel Martínez García | 7 / 10 | 09-18-2019 | One of the most clever games of the year, tragically muddied for its abysmal performance on base current-gen consoles. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Unknown | 7 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | It is still a very enjoyable game for its action gameplay and powerful visual and artistic aspect, but it is inevitable that it leaves a bitter taste to come from a studio like Remedy Entertainment, which I did not expect to neglect such elementary aspects in the narrative | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 90 / 100 | 09-02-2019 | Despite it's technical issues, Control is an impressive adventure that marks the return of one of the most beloved Studios. Great game. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | William Schwartz | 4 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Control is definitely Remedy's best game since Alan Wake. The sheer variety in the gameplay and fantastic presentation go a long way in making this an enjoyable experience. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Kosta Andreadis | 9.4 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control has flaws, but even these give it character. And don’t detract from the overall enjoyment. A brilliant slice of interactive sci-fi and action in a world where we're not only likely to remember for years to come. But, ponder its meaning too. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Kasra Karimi Tar | 8.5 / 10 | 08-31-2019 | Many believe that Max Payne is the best game ever by Remedy, and they might be right, but Control is not far behind. If you are a fan of action genre, you should play Control. Period. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Ehsan Nakhoda | 9.5 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | Control is the result that Remedy wanted to achieve with Quantum Break. I've played the game for more than 10 hours and I can say that Control includes the best ideas from the previous games of Remedy. All this said, Control has managed to create a strange yet believable world and as a result is a particular game with its own originality and identity. I easily say that it's almost impossible to see a game like Control in the near future. No matter how much I explain the world of Control, it's not enough. Control is the best work of Remedy in recent years and fans of story focused games can enjoy it a lot. | Read review |
| Bloody Disgusting | Neil Bolt | 4 / 5 stars | 08-25-2019 | Control consistently delivers the bizarre without trying too hard to be bizarre. It’s a weird, wonderful, and generally fantastic game that’s hampered by an unfortunate technical handicap. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9.3 / 10 | 08-28-2019 | Control is definitely the best game of 2019 so far. It is very rare that a Game combines such innovative ideas and gameplay elements with an incredibly interesting setting. If you haven't had the newest project of Remedy Entertainment on your radar you should change that as fast as possible. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Zubi Khan | 8.5 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control combines the best elements of Remedy's third-person pedigree with a well-realized open world that any sci-fan will enjoy. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Cameron Honey-Swain | Recommended | 08-26-2019 | I like my games well written, their worlds interesting and their game play fun. Control more than accomplishes this. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Alba Nausicáa | Recommended | 08-26-2019 | Control is a deep game and very well thought out, although it may remind us a bit of Beyond Two Souls, is much more adult and global and the whole background is perfectly explained within the game. It mixes action and story so well there will be no room for boredom. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Paul Sullivan | 89 / 100 | 08-26-2019 | Even with its imperfections, the incredible design, storytelling, and gameplay chops on display boil down to this: Control is the best game Remedy has made, and it’s one of the most unique narrative action games out there. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Geoffrey Tim | 8.5 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is an intriguing, fascinating experience. The third-person action, while slick and elegant, is perhaps a little pedestrian | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Justin Prinsloo | 8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is in turns silly, satirical and solemn, combining an underlying existential dread with a triumph through heroism in a way that no other superhuman tale ever has. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Ben Walker | 4 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Control interweaves a superlative environment with brilliant combat and stellar map design. I just wish that the enemies were more varied at times and the story was a bit more compelling, but that doesn’t make the game bad at all. Control is a wonderful experience that any Remedy fan or supernatural connoisseur would enjoy. | Read review |
| Darkstation | Jukka Piira | 5 / 5 stars | 09-05-2019 | Control has bucketloads of what Remedy can do best; a characteristic world, an intriguing mystery building and a quirky story that’s not even meant to be fully understood. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | 8.5 / 10 | 08-27-2019 | While I do believe developers have mastered the third person action-adventure formula, Remedy thought outside the box here, and is something I can considerably respect. Control is a great experience for gamer’s who are looking for something new, exciting, fresh, unique, bold and risk taking. It will put everyone to the test, not only skillfully, but psychologically. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Brett Makedonski | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is a weird, enigmatic, perplexing masterpiece. It's also Remedy's most well-rounded work yet. Like Jesse levitating far off the ground, Control signifies Remedy is capable of ascending to great new heights. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Steven McGehee | 9.5 / 10 | 08-29-2019 | Flaws and shortcomings in Control are utterly few and far between, while the gameplay is highly satisfying and fun. The world Remedy created is full of intrigue from the get-go and stays enthralling throughout. Barring any major surprises, Control is my personal game of the year for 2019. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Harvard L. | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | For the most part, Control is a resounding success. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Logan Moore | 7.5 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Remedy Entertainment's latest game, Control, continues to embrace the weirdness that has permeated in the studio's past titles but fails to excel in any one area. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Control blends storytelling and action as you try to unravel the mysteries of a paranormal agency in crisis. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 08-25-2019 | Control is absolutely insane! From its crazy and surreal concepts, fast-paced and visceral gameplay, to its gorgeous visuals, Remedy went all out with something so incredible that transcends the medium and can only be done in a video game. | Read review |
| EGM | Michael Goroff | 10 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is Remedy at the height of its abilities. Finally, the studio's expert handling of tone and story is met with gameplay that's just as engaging and refined. As an experiment in nonlinear world design, Control doesn't just stick with tried-and-true waypoints and forests. Its Oldest House is a brutalist masterpiece, and the characters inhabiting it are just as unforgettable. All told, it's going to be one of the most memorable games of the year. | Read review |
| Electric Bento | Drew Meadows | 9.1 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control from Remedy Entertainment is a trippy journey that explores paranormal themes, while grounding it in the search for Jesse's brother. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Christian Donlan | Recommended | 08-26-2019 | Giddy action and astonishing art design combine in one of the great locations of modern video games. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Andrea Porta | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | If Remedy decides to leave the history of the Bureau "in isolation", or expand it in the future, we still cannot know it: the hope, of course, is that the Old House represents only a first step in this strange, crazy and beautiful universe. | Read review |
| Expansive | Unknown | Recommended | 08-25-2019 | One of the best games I’ve played this year. Control might just be Remedy’s best work yet. It’s a confident game with plenty of things to keep you interested and invested. You’ll want to peel back and explore every corner of Control’s world. You’ll be desperate to learn what secrets Jesse is keeping, how her relationships evolve with the subcast and acquire each new ability which opens up the game in an even more exciting way. | Read review |
| Explosion Network | Dylan Blight | 8.5 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | I dove into its world headfirst and came out soaking in an urge to watch The X-Files. Control is my kinda sci-fi trip and easily one of the year's best games. | Read review |
| Fextralife | Yuria | 8.5 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Fast-paced action tied in with an intriguing story about a secret organisation which you will need to explore and discover it's hidden secrets. Visually detailed with polished fun gameplay, combining telekinetic powers with shooter combat. A playthrough could take 10 to 15 hours or more depending on the level detail you pay. A full thumbs up for this one. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Sean Davies | 9 / 10 | 09-24-2019 | Control deserves its plaudits. A singular boss battle, offering a significant difficulty spike in an otherwise exemplary paced game, and a map that’s confusing at times are tiny blemishes on an otherwise astonishing game. | Read review |
| Game Debate | Jon Sutton | 9 / 10 | 09-07-2019 | Control is an excellent return to form. Not only is Control comfortably the best Remedy game since Max Payne 2, it may well be the best Remedy game ever. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Ben Reeves | 8.8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control's intense firefights are fun, but they don't evolve much in the second half. Fortunately, its unsettling mood and explosive moments more than balance the scales | Read review |
| Game Rant | Dalton Cooper | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Control offers over-the-top action, a bizarre but interesting story, and a focus on fun over realism that helps solidify it as one of the year's best. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Michael Leri | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | From its narrative to its world to its puzzles and combat, Control intrigues its players and invites them to think and rewards them handily for doing so; a true remedy for overly linear and coddling game design. | Read review |
| Game Volt | Mohamed Ashmawy | 8.3 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | Control is the culmination of design elements followed by Remedy Studio over many years and offers a lot of developments and revolutionary about their design methods, but the poor presentation of characters and artificial intelligence weak in addition to the narrative method and boring dialogues sometimes do not decrease the experience at all, but the level design also world design and combat as well as the powerful story is enough to consider it a great game and to keep in mind | Read review |
| Gameblog | Rami Bououd | 8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is a true Remedy experience, with some nervous and satisfying action, fantastic story and narrative elements, and stimulating exploration... And that very wird touch that makes it unique. And very good. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Nicholas Scibetta | 9.3 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is Remedy's best game in nearly twenty years, and easily one of the best games of 2019. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Amirmehdi Namjoo | 9 / 10 | 08-30-2019 | Control is a unique game and probably the best game Remedy Entertainment ever created. The weird and mysterious story of the game along with believable and interesting characters are very good stimuli to continue the game and discover its secrets. The gameplay mechanics like throwing objects are very well made and feels good to use. The game also offers a very good visual experience both artistically and technically but it has serious performance problems on the base version of PS4 and Xbox One. At all, Control is a well-made game that offers an interesting experience. If you like Action-Adventure games with amazing story-telling and entertaining gameplay, Control is one of the best options you have in this generation. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Richard Shivdarsan | 8.5 / 10 | 09-10-2019 | It has the weirdness of Alan Wake/Max Payne in the story, the crazy action-packed combat of Quantum Break all while letting you explore this bizarre, beautiful building with so many secrets to uncover. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 6 / 10 | 08-27-2019 | Of course, the Finnish company created its new product in a serious economy, trying to cram a huge idea into a modest budget. As a result, we got an atmospheric and confusing story with a disappointing ending, boring locations with beautiful destruction and the main character with a bunch of abilities created just for the show. Perhaps by reducing the size of the game world and better repacking the story they could achieve very different and more positive results. Fans of the genre of third-person shooters can try, but it is better to do it on sale. | Read review |
| GamePitt | Rob Pitt | 9.5 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | Control is easily one of the most enjoyable and technologically advanced games I’ve played this year. Although Jesse may only have one thing in mind, find her brother and get out of there alive, upon being appointed the new director of The Oldest House, things change. Not only have you now been appointed with the responsibility of all of the employees who haven’t succumb to the Hiss, but you must also find the source of this evil and stop it with all of your might – something you never thought you’d be tasked with when you woke up this morning. Using multiple powers, upgraded weaponry and abilities, and the help of loyal NPCs, you must take control of your destiny and show these evil intruders that they’re fired! | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Baz Macdonald | 8 / 10 | 08-27-2019 | Control is a mesmerising dive into the warped world of the supernatural that sets a new high bar for world design alongside its bizarre, yet compelling story, and power fantasy combat. | Read review |
| GamePro | Unknown | 79 / 100 | 08-26-2019 | Control thrills with action-packed battles and a mystical setting, but stumbles over his high ambitions. | Read review |
| Gamer Escape | Andrew Copeland | 8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | It took me a few (full) days to go through almost all of what Control has to offer. While I can’t deny that the game has some issues, I did largely enjoy my time with Control and found myself heavily invested in this strange world. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 9.2 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is another amazing title from Remedy, its wild to witness and a ton of fun to play. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Blaine Smith | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is a treasure trove of storytelling that is supported by great dialogue, intriguing characters, and stellar voice acting. When paired with its badass combat, it proves to be the complete package. | Read review |
| Gamersky | wayaway | 8.5 / 10 | 08-29-2019 | Control is Remedy's most ambitious game in recent years. The storytelling is as attractive as usual, and other parts of the game such as combat, exploring, collecting, and skills are much improved compared with Quantum Break. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Mark Delaney | 9 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | Control is undoubtedly Remedy's biggest and weirdest game yet. In many ways, it's also their best, all while it paves the way for a Marvel-like connected universe. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is so good that even when faced with such annoyances you just jump right back in. It’s like a Remedy greatest hits compilation, taking the best bits from all of the studio’s previous titles while adding a Metroidvania spin, and it really works. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Peter Brown | 8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | A different kind of haunted house makes Control hard to resist. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Sam Loveridge | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | The perfect blend of narrative and gameplay, coherency and strangeness, Control is a game we'll be talking about for generations. | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 7.5 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | While Control doesn't exactly stick the landing on its ambitious mind-bending sci-fi story, there's still plenty to enjoy. Remedy creates one of the most well-developed worlds ever crafted for a video game and takes the opportunity to learn from their past and craft their most well-rounded gameplay experience to date. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Randy Kalista | 8.5 / 10 | 09-10-2019 | I haven't found a more binge-worthy single-player action game this year. Control is wonderfully built, smartly written, and already dying for its season pass content. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Remedy Entertainment is a studio with a storied history, so to say that they're at their absolute best here is no slight praise, and it's not praise that's easily given- but Control is just that good. Whether it's a story you're looking for, or engaging gameplay with mechanical depth, Control has more than enough up its sleeve to keep you rigorously engaged from start to finish. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Ron Burke | 95 / 100 | 08-26-2019 | Control manages to take the awesome cutscenes we see in other games and makes them playable. A bizarre adventure with rewarding power fantasy, this is the culmination of all previous Remedy games. Part exploration game, and part sci-fi shooter, Control blends a tight narrative, stunning graphics with RTX-powered lighting, and a hub-based world to create something entirely new and absolutely gorgeous. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Khurram Imtiaz | 8.5 / 10 | 09-02-2019 | Control is a fascinating insight into what a developer like Remedy Entertainment can pull off based on their experience in creating cinematic story games mixed with action gameplay. It ranks among one of their best works released so far. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Jake Su | 8.5 / 10 | 08-24-2019 | Control draws you in with its wonderfully crafted world, and never unhooks its claws of fun combat and a tremendous Metroidvania experience. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Lucas Miller | 8.5 / 10 | 10-17-2019 | Control is a great game with cool gameplay, interesting concepts, and a sequel looks imminent. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Alberto Rocha | 7.9 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | Control is a game with a superb pulp sci fi plot, that could have been a masterpiece thanks to it's level design. Unfortunately some very bad design decisions drags the game to the "interesting but flawed" territory. | Read review |
| Giant Bomb | Jeff Gerstmann | 5 / 5 stars | 10-22-2019 | Control feels like Remedy firing on all cylinders, resulting in a smart and sensational action-adventure. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Despite some iffy performance issues and some very frustrating narrative choices, Control's compelling gameplay, excellent combat and dedication to the bizarre make it an easy game to recommend | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 8 / 10 | 08-27-2019 | If you like weird and supernatural games, this one is worth picking up. If you prefer a game with less thought and more action, then it might not be your cup of tea. Even so, there's plenty of intense action in Control. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Adam Zechenter | 8 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | There are some games out there, which can only be appreciated when experienced first-hand – and Control is one of these. It has this magical ingredient that makes me want to play it again, even after beating the story. A superb, uncanny atmosphere, a twisted world, and some truly breathtaking set-pieces make this game worth every minute of your time. | Read review |
| Guardian | Steve Boxer | 4 / 5 stars | 08-30-2019 | Superpowered government agents fight interdimensional invaders in this bizarre but utterly compelling sci-fi blockbuster | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Kyle LeClair | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-02-2019 | One could easily make the argument that Control could very well be Remedy's magnum opus. | Read review |
| Heavy | Elton Jones | 8.8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is a pretty impressive third-person action romp that’s held up by a far-out story, strong visuals/audio, and a reliance on telekinetic powers that make combat and exploration all the more interesting. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Daniel Quesada | 78 / 100 | 08-28-2019 | An adventure with some of the best Remedy qualities, with some ingredients that may appeal to the fans of supernatural games. On the other side, the exploration is unnecessarily frustrating and the graphical department feels as a mixed bag. | Read review |
| IGN | Jonathon Dornbush | 8.8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is set in an engrossingly weird paranormal world that I couldn’t help but explore. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Gianluca Loggia | 8.5 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Remedy returns to the glories of the past with a beautiful science fiction adventure in paranormal salsa. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Juan García | 8.7 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | There are small edges that could be polished, such as the low number of enemies, certain lows in the rhythm of the game and some pulls in the rate of images per second, but it is the least when it comes to facing this adventure. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Chris O'Connor | 5 / 5 stars | 09-08-2019 | One part David Fincher, one part Chris Carter, one part David Lynch, all thrilling supernatural experience! Respect the Janitor! | Read review |
| IND13 | Rahul Shirke | 4 / 5 stars | 09-19-2019 | Control is worth experiencing for its rollicking, ravaging action, as well as its stately visuals and ‘new weird’ vibe. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Tereza Krečová | 9 / 10 | 09-29-2019 | There is a really easy way to describe Control: absolute craziness. But craziness, from which you'll be enjoying every minute. Although Control doesn't bring anything preciously new, with its fascinating gameplay, comfort fighting and moving system flavoured with perfectly made abilities and really remarkable gunplay, it managed to get far behind any classical shootgame. In combination with well-written story Control creates recipe on a great and original experience and chaos that you will love and won't forget long after the game is over. | Read review |
| Jump Dash Roll | Rob Kershaw | 7 / 10 | 09-25-2019 | Solid action-adventure chops and a super central gameplay gimmick just about smooth over Control's rough edges. If you ignore the story and focus on the combat, you'll have a great time. | Read review |
| Just Push Start | Grant E. Gaines | 5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | One of the struggles with Control is how to rate it. As amazing that so much of the experience is, more intense fights result in performance issues. And I had more issues figuring out where to go than people did with The Surge, yet I still walked away amazed. Having done hundreds of these reviews for Just Push Start, this is easily one of my favorite experiences and one I still strongly suggest to anyone looking for a unique experience or seeing just how interesting a shooter can be. Sure, it’s not perfect and it absolutely won’t appeal to everyone, but I wouldn’t let these things stop you if you’re remotely interested in what you saw going into Control. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Roberto Jiménez | 8.6 / 10 | 08-29-2019 | Control takes us right the other side of that door you do not remember having unlocked, to the middle of the that dark hall that you started crossing while thinking that there's nothing hiding in the dark, specially not behind you. The dark tone and creepy setting of the Oldest House remains all through your adventure and even though you'll eventually get enough powers to kick around any enemy you find, you'll never get to chase away that feeling that something is not right. Control is a reminder that Remedy is still a developing powerhouse. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 9 / 10 | 08-28-2019 | Control weaves together in an interesting story within one of the most fascinating settings I’ve experienced in gaming this year. Having these psychic powers to take on enemies while firing an array of bullets is combat galore at its finest, even with the little variations in enemies. The performance could be better on console but not enough to ruin what is otherwise a fantastic adventure to go on. | Read review |
| Marooners' Rock | Jonathan White | 7.6 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Ultimately, Control is a really cool experience even with all of the flaws. I really liked the atmosphere of the Bureau and Jesse’s voice actor Courtney Hope did a terrific job. The ending is a trip, and the gameplay is fun, even if it’s slightly repetitive. | Read review |
| Merlin'in Kazanı | Ersin Kılıç | 78 / 100 | 08-26-2019 | Control is a interesting experience with the story about other dimensions and supernatural things. But it also fails on that feeling of accomplishment and progression. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | Unknown | 8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | The flawed storytelling squanders its full potential but even with a few missteps this is still one of the most enjoyable action games of the year. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Diego Escala | 5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Control is easily one of the best games of the year and has one of the most fascinating worlds I've experienced in a game in years. | Read review |
| MSPoweruser | Lewis White | 9 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | Control is one of Remedy’s Entertainment’s most inventive and captivating titles yet. For those still bummed out over the disappointing Quantum Break, Remedy has done well to improve on everything that upset players before. There’s more of everything: combat, content, style and story. This is the proud return of Remedy: distanced from the cold grasp of television, this is a full, lengthy title that always entertains.This is one of Remedy’s best. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Ben Thomas | 81 / 100 | 08-26-2019 | Control offers some of the best combat from Remedy, balancing supernatural abilities with a handy service weapon. Its non-linear twisted levels, populated with varied Hiss enemies, make for an appealing supernatural world. With a better protagonist and some fine-tuning, it could have been truly extraordinary. | Read review |
| Next Gen Base | Ben Ward | 9 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | Control has some very clear threads going back to Quantum Break, but it’s a game that far surpasses Remedy’s predecessor in many ways. A weird, creepy and wonderful exploration of an environment that has been meticulously crafted, it’s a must-play. Plenty of collectibles and side missions should keep you hooked for long after the final credits roll, and I really hope that this brings Remedy the commercial success that it so obviously deserves. | Read review |
| Nexus | Lynley James | 9.7 / 10 | 08-27-2019 | The wide assortment of abilities at your disposal, coupled with immersive gameplay and truly palpable, often bone-chilling atmosphere, easily make it one of Remedy's most refined and masterfully crafted works to date. | Read review |
| NoesPaisparaFrikis | Agustín Raluy | 9.6 / 10 | 09-18-2019 | Control has reached our consoles without making much noise but with a vocation for something big and head to my particular list of the best games of the year. Remedy has managed to reach that perfect balance between narrative and playability that had been looking for so long and that the players had been asking for so long. With this premise in mind, leave your mind blank, dare to cross the threshold of the Immemorial House and let yourself be dragged inside. You will not regret it. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Azario Lopez | 8.5 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control stretches the imagination of reality and takes the player on an unexpected journey. The developers took a huge chance on their approach to storytelling and their ability to navigate players through new and unique systems and it pays off. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 90 / 100 | 08-26-2019 | In the world of Control, the supernatural is very real and the government knows about it. In this Metroidvania style adventure, you must prevent a global disaster after having being placed in a precarious situation. Taking on the role of Director of the Federal Bureau of Control protagonist Jesse Faden must slowly claw her way through hostile forces, gain new powers, and attempt to stop the supernatural force called the Hiss. Despite some issues, such as audio errors and bullet sponge enemies, Control constantly entices the player with new discoveries. It carries the same tones found in other Remedy Entertainment games while establishing its own identity as a great new IP. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Matin Nasiri | 7 / 10 | 08-29-2019 | Control is a good action game which can deliver some exciting moments with its engaging combat system. Jesse abilities and the way she can interact with the environment by being able to get hold of EVERY object and throw them at her enemies is magnificent. Apart from that, the visuals and the fact that verything can be completely destructed by players are also astonishing. However, the dull empty open world of Control with its boring side missions and activities along the shallow story and poor character processing make this game a forgettable experience | Read review |
| PC Gamer | James Davenport | 88 / 100 | 08-26-2019 | Jesse's telekinesis joins Half-Life 2's juiced gravity gun in the videogame physics toy hall of fame. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Steven Wong | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is a marvel both story-wise and technologically, with its extensive use of ray tracing technology. Although the gameplay has a few quirks, it's easily one of the best action games to release this year. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Phil Iwaniuk | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | A gripping descent into something between alternate history and fever dream, realised beautifully in audiovisual flair, and lacking just slightly in the combat itself. | Read review |
| PCWorld | Unknown | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Control is the culmination of Remedy's entire oeuvre to-date, pairing a top-tier action game with a dizzyingly dense and layered story about the Federal Bureau of Control, and the everyday horrors within. It's so good, you might even stop asking for Alan Wake 2. | Read review |
| Player.it | Michele Longobardi | 7 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is a good title, fun if you want to experiment with the various combinations with Jesse's powers, but with a heavy supernatural thriller story crushed by long repetitive gameplay that never really shows muscles. The technical sector is quite good and Jesse floats in the air really marvelously, the repetitive settings, however, do not make you cry to the miracle, all things that make the new Remedy title more a missed opportunity rather than a title worthy of their name . If you don't pretend too much and are looking for a good action title, you will find what you need in Control and Jesse's skills. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Matt Hewson | Recommended | 08-25-2019 | Combing the best parts of Alan Wake and Quantum Break, Control is Remedy at the top of their game. Unique, challenging and engaging gameplay mixed with a story like no other makes this a must play for action fans everywhere. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Lucas White | 7 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is another game from Remedy that does exactly what you’d expect from Remedy. It’s a little off-kilter, but thoughtful and meticulously written. It’s a little janky (sometimes a lot janky), but its mechanics amount to solid junk food when everything is functioning as intended. Control is definitely a step back into “AA” territory after the big ambitions that powered Quantum Break, but frankly this is exactly the sort of space Remedy excels in. While it can be rough at times, Control is like a paperback novel you pick up to kill some time, then unexpectedly find a lot of intrigue and charm. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Eric Hauter | 7 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Remedy's Control might eventually be one of the coolest games on the market, but upon release framerate, balance, and popup issues are so rampant that players are forced to change their style of play to work around the bugs. While Control's world-building, performances, and writing are all superb, the difficulties in actually playing through the game to see all that cool stuff leads to a deep sense of frustration. | Read review |
| Polygon | Dave Tach | Recommended | 08-26-2019 | Behold, one of 2019’s best and weirdest games | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 9.4 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | It's impeccably designed, masterfully executed and an absolute must-play. | Read review |
| Press Start | James Berich | 9.5 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is a slick and stylish win for Remedy, their best work yet. With strong combat, an engaging story and striking visuals, Control is a masterclass in both style and substance. It's abstract, it's bold, and it's wicked fun. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Tobias Heinen | Recommended | 08-28-2019 | Not much expected and completely enthusiastic: That's what you want! Control pushes the right buttons for me and constantly provides me with great rewards. If you liked the mood of Max Payne 2 or Quantum Break, you're guaranteed to have fun with it. I'm glad that the developers give the setting and the universe they created plenty of air to breathe. So you can give in to the crazy world and celebrate the abstruse. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho | 85 / 100 | 08-26-2019 | Despite its confusing story, Control is a great action adventure game with a varied gameplay. The idea of a weapon being used for all functions, combined with all of Jesse's psychic powers, makes combat work very well. The simplified "metroidvania" style is also very good, making Control to be not so linear. | Read review |
| Push Square | Liam Croft | 7 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | There's no doubting that Control is a good experience, but it's not one that'll go down in the history books. Its explorative and combat-focused gameplay is a major highlight thanks to abilities that give you the chance to get creative, but the unreliable framerate that goes with it puts a stop to the enjoyment far too frequently. This is most definitely worth playing, but that's about as far as any substantial praise can go. | Read review |
| Rapid Reviews UK | Tim Reid | 4 / 5 stars | 08-25-2019 | After releasing ‘Quantum Break’ exclusively on Microsoft platforms, developer Remedy is back with their third-person action-adventure title, Control. In the game, you play as Jesse Faden, whose search for her missing brother has led to a place known as the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC). | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control represents the best of Remedy's past while pushing their blend of great action and storytelling to new heights. | Read review |
| Reloading BR | Felipe Mesquita | 8.8 / 10 | 09-19-2019 | Control is an amalgam of Remedy's recent work. A game that is not afraid to be weird and show all the personality that is contained in its design philosophy and world building. A title with such an entertaining gameplay flow that even though I've done and explored everything the story and enviroments have for me, I still find myself traversing the halls of the Oldest House facing the remnants of The Hiss and hoping to find some unexplored corners. Control is one of my favorites of the year as well as my favorite Remedy game, and I can't wait to see where Sam Lake and friends will take this property moving forward. | Read review |
| Rely On Horror | Rourke Keegan | 8 / 10 | 09-19-2019 | Enter the surreal horror world of Control, the latest game from Remedy... a game that has near universal praise. But what did we think of it? Oh... oh no... | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Brendan Caldwell | Recommended | 08-26-2019 | I can’t overstate the fact that it’s a funny game – funny enough that the humour keeps you going from fight to fight, searching not for the source of your mysterious enemy, or for the answer to all the sub-mysteries surrounding Jesse, but for the next episode of the Threshold Kids. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عبدالرحمن بعيون | 9 / 10 | 08-27-2019 | Action-Adventure fans will be enjoying one of the best games of this year, Control gameplay is both unique and fun, with deep and immersive storytelling | Read review |
| Saving Content | Justin Celani | 5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Fans of single player games who love shows like X-files, Twin Peaks, and the sort,this is a must play. It’s refreshing to get a superbly crafted, story driven game, with no multiplayer and no micro transactions in today’s market. Fans of the genre need to have Control in their sights and I truly hope Remedy has a bonafide success on their hands. Control is one of the weirdest, fascinating, and most intriguing games I’ve ever played, a wild ride for sure. I’ll be there for the future DLC and a sequel if one ever comes. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Zak Wojnar | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Control is a worthwhile heir to Remedy's past while forging a bright vision for the future. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 7.5 / 10 | 09-02-2019 | Control offers interesting "lynchian" story, mysterious setting, and a lot of secrets to discover. It's a shame the game istn't optimized a bit better. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Kevin Tucker | 8 / 10 | 08-30-2019 | It's fast-paced, fun, and pretty damn freaky — all the right elements of a perfect sci-fi thriller. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 08-30-2019 | Video Review | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Steven Scaife | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | With its everything-but-the-kitchen-sink imagination, Control is as much a thrilling paean to human curiosity as it is a warning of its numerous casualties. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Cosmin Vasile | 8.5 / 10 | 09-05-2019 | The compelling story and incredibly well done combat system, along with the amazing art style and deep characterization turn Control into a trippy experience full of surprises and lots of mind-bending, Inception-like moments. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Černický | 80 / 100 | 09-03-2019 | Control is an unique title whose highs are game of the year worthy, but the whole package is spoiled by unnecessary flaws. However, The Oldest House remains worthy of a visit. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Domenico Siciliano | 8.8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is really one of the best titles of the year, one of the most convincing and interesting fiction experiments. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Steve Wright | 10 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control shows not only Remedy’s growth as a studio, but studio head Sam Lake’s as a writer, building and greatly expanding upon concepts started in Alan Wake and flirted with in Quantum Break. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Samuel Guglielmo | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control combines a fantastically weird setting with fast paced combat, awesome exploration, and impressively destructible environments. It's an absolute gem of a game. Just make sure you get it on PC or an upgraded console. | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 7 / 10 | 09-03-2019 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Yannis Vatis | 7 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | While some technical issues plague this highly atmospheric action adventure, Control has a highly customizable combat system that is fun and addictive to play. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Nicolò Paschetto | 9.3 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Remedy outdid itself by creating an impeccable narrative experience so intimately interconnected with a bewitching setting, raising the bar for anyone who wants to break into the action adventure genre. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Aran Suddi | 9 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is one of the best story-focused single player games in years. Its unique mix of surrealism, sci-fi and mystery draws you in, but doesn't give everything away, and the combat is fantastically varied and provides just enough challenge. A culmination of everything that went before, Control is Remedy's magnum opus. | Read review |
| Thumbsticks | Callum Williams | 4 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Control is another Remedy title that shoots for the stars. It might not quite hit in every respect – with a lacklustre third act and some glaring technical issues – but its ambitious scope means what lands does so exceptionally well. The combat is satisfying, the world is overflowing with secrets and the atmosphere is second to none, ensuring Control is yet another stellar addition to Remedy's portfolio. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | Unknown | 7 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Perhaps Control was promising at first glance, but the end result is somewhat disappointing. It gives us a good gameplay and compelling graphics. However, its content is pretty lacking. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Ed McGlone | 3.5 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | In spite of itself Control still winds up being an enjoyable unique feeling action game that isn’t like anything else on the market right now, and won’t take up a ton of your time. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Σάκης Καρπάς | Recommended | 09-04-2019 | Quote not yet available. | Read review |
| Use a Potion | Daryl Leach | 9.4 / 10 | 09-03-2019 | Remedy are undoubtedly masters of their craft, and Control is another fantastic title to add to their repertoire of fine releases that focus on bold action and deep dives into the unknown. It kept me captivated from start to end with its mysterious yet rich narrative, its solid combat mechanics that blend together satisfying gunplay with fun telekinetic abilities, and its peculiar allure and sense that just about ANYTHING could be around the corner of The Oldest House’s mysterious hallways. | Read review |
| USgamer | Mike Williams | 4 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Control continues the basic formula that Remedy Entertainment has been playing with for all these years—third-person action with a hint of unreality—but it feels like the studio has reached its final form. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Lee Mehr | 9 / 10 | 09-25-2019 | Radiating with style and effusively chaotic gunplay, Control is in the running for being Remedy’s magnum opus. | Read review |
| VGN | Giovanni Marrelli | 8.5 / 10 | 08-25-2019 | After the disappointing Quantum Break, Remedy Entertainment is back with a huge thriller adventure metroidvania elements and supernatural powers. You don't wanna miss this! | Read review |
| Video Chums | Charlie Jackson | 9.3 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is truly unforgettable with loads of ways to play, terrific acting, lots to explore, satisfying gunplay and abilities, and a spectacular world and story to experience. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Joshua Wise | 8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control is Remedy at its best: pulpy, weird, and immensely satisfying to play. Its setting is a potent concoction of '60s brutalist style and wacky sci-fi. Performance issues hamper the shootouts, and the characters are a little cold, but it's the setting and atmosphere that win the day. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Alessio Palumbo | 8 / 10 | 08-26-2019 | Control features Remedy's most original setting yet, the studio's most open-ended game environment yet and great action combat that makes you feel like a badass. The game also stands out on PC as one of the finest examples of real-time ray tracing to date. It shouldn't be passed upon by any action/adventure game fans, even if it's not quite a masterpiece.The links above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Wccftech.com may earn from qualifying purchases. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Dylan Chaundy | 2 / 5 stars | 08-26-2019 | Thanks to poor "bigger is better" design choices, technical gaffes, obtuse exploration, a bromidic narrative, and zero atmosphere, Control is soul-crushingly disappointing, and a mere shadow of the studio's far superior Alan Wake. | Read review |
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GAME INFO
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Game Description / Storyline:
Control is a supernatural 3rd person action-adventure will challenge you to master the combination of supernatural abilities, modifiable loadouts and reactive environments while fighting through a deep and unpredictable world.
RELEASE DATES:
DEVELOPER(S):
- Remedy Entertainment
PUBLISHER(S):
- 505 Games
GENRES:
- Action, Adventure
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- n/a
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Northlight Engine
DLC:
- Control: AWE (Aug 27, 2020)
- Control: The Foundation (Mar 26, 2020)
BUNDLED IN:
- Control: Ultimate Edition (Aug 27, 2020)
DIRECTOR(S):
- Mikael Kasurinen
PRODUCER(S):
- Juha Vainio
DESIGNER(S):
- Paul Ehreth
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Sean Donnelly
ARTIST(S):
- Janne Pulkkinen
WRITER(S):
- Sam Lake, Josh Stubbs
COMPOSER(S):
- Petri Alanko, Martin Stig Andersen
Detailed Information
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Northlight Engine
DLC:
- Control: AWE (Aug 27, 2020)
- Control: The Foundation (Mar 26, 2020)
BUNDLED IN:
- Control: Ultimate Edition (Aug 27, 2020)
DIRECTOR(S):
- Mikael Kasurinen
PRODUCER(S):
- Juha Vainio
DESIGNER(S):
- Paul Ehreth
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Sean Donnelly
ARTIST(S):
- Janne Pulkkinen
WRITER(S):
- Sam Lake, Josh Stubbs
COMPOSER(S):
- Petri Alanko, Martin Stig Andersen
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